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Post by toshtego on Jun 10, 2021 18:10:42 GMT -5
Recently, I reconned one our irrigation ditches using a neighbor's drone. This ditch is remote and passes through difficult and inaccessible terrain. The camera drone made it easy and quick to determine no leaks, no open headgates, no blowouts. There are no houses to interfere with. I am thinking of asking for one for the Ditch Rider. Has anyone had experience using them? Seeking advice and experiences with different types.
They now have collision avoidance, GPS auto pilot return, crosswind stabilization and one even has a Hasselblad made camera!
This could be a significant help in maintaining our irrigation system and make my job way simpler.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jun 10, 2021 18:18:54 GMT -5
Sounds like a good idea...keep you out of the hospital, too. Push them for this investment!
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Post by toshtego on Jun 10, 2021 19:10:38 GMT -5
The usual response to technology is something like, "We got along fine for 168 years without one. Why do we need it now?  " Just a mind set some old country folks have about The New. |
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Post by Gandalf on Jun 10, 2021 19:18:09 GMT -5
Sounds like a great idea - but I'm afraid I have no knowledge or experience with them.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 10, 2021 19:51:55 GMT -5
The usual response to technology is something like, "We got along fine for 168 years without one. Why do we need it now? " Just a mind set some old country folks have about The New. To which a reply of "Ok...let me rid you of everything newer than what you would have had 168 years ago...you need to get back to the good old days". It sounds like a no brainer, the costs have come way down. Safer for the worker and more efficient. |
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Post by toshtego on Jun 10, 2021 20:32:00 GMT -5
The usual response to technology is something like, "We got along fine for 168 years without one. Why do we need it now? " Just a mind set some old country folks have about The New. To which a reply of "Ok...let me rid you of everything newer than what you would have had 168 years ago...you need to get back to the good old days". It sounds like a no brainer, the costs have come way down. Safer for the worker and more efficient. The lamentation for those old days is more common than we might expect. Even though it meant more work, the nostalgia is real. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 10, 2021 21:10:50 GMT -5
Recently, I reconned one our irrigation ditches using a neighbor's drone. This ditch is remote and passes through difficult and inaccessible terrain. The camera drone made it easy and quick to determine no leaks, no open headgates, no blowouts. There are no houses to interfere with. I am thinking of asking for one for the Ditch Rider. Has anyone had experience using them? Seeking advice and experiences with different types. They now have collision avoidance, GPS auto pilot return, crosswind stabilization and one even has a Hasselblad made camera! This could be a significant help in maintaining our irrigation system and make my job way simpler. I wholeheartedly support the use of them for professional purposes. I say do it if you can. |
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Post by toshtego on Jun 11, 2021 0:47:23 GMT -5
I have no idea how to pick one.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 11, 2021 1:03:01 GMT -5
I have no idea how to pick one. They range from cheap and nasty, to expensive and impressive. I suppose the question to ask is, how far would you be flying it (i.e. will you be covering long distances that it might get out of range), and what quality do you need the video feed to be? How much detail would you need to be able to see? The answer to those two questions might help in your decision-making process. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jun 11, 2021 7:08:38 GMT -5
I have a DJI. Incredible image quality. Frequent software updates required, so the CLA can get all those piccies I imagine. Would work well for you I think.
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Post by toshtego on Jun 11, 2021 8:13:57 GMT -5
I have no idea how to pick one. They range from cheap and nasty, to expensive and impressive. I suppose the question to ask is, how far would you be flying it (i.e. will you be covering long distances that it might get out of range), and what quality do you need the video feed to be? How much detail would you need to be able to see? The answer to those two questions might help in your decision-making process. Range between 1.50 and 2 miles and return. Image quality must be good. I do not need to read over someone's shoulder at 100 - 200 feet. Collision avoidance, home return autopilot, cross wind stabilizer, a dedicated hand held controller with screen? |
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Post by toshtego on Jun 11, 2021 8:15:52 GMT -5
I have a DJI. Incredible image quality. Frequent software updates required, so the CLA can get all those piccies I imagine. Would work well for you I think. The DJI Mavic Pro 2 has the Hasselblad camera. Does not use its own dedicated controller with screen. |
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Post by urbino on Jun 11, 2021 16:15:47 GMT -5
I don't really know models, but I would second Bob's suggestion. DJI is a solid brand for those things.
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Post by Kerley0319 on Jun 14, 2021 16:31:59 GMT -5
I received an email from my school yesterday wanting to know if perhaps I wanted to get an FAA UAV license to pilot those things for commercial or freelance use. I’m just not exactly sure how high the demand is for a man of such skills. It does seem like it would be an entertaining endeavor.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jun 14, 2021 16:38:47 GMT -5
I received an email from my school yesterday wanting to know if perhaps I wanted to get an FAA UAV license to pilot those things for commercial or freelance use. I’m just not exactly sure how high the demand is for a man of such skills. It does seem like it would be an entertaining endeavor. , you can't have too much knowledge...never know what might pop up to be to your advantage. A job that you never thought of and wow, you have the necessary training. |
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Post by Kerley0319 on Jun 14, 2021 16:59:33 GMT -5
I received an email from my school yesterday wanting to know if perhaps I wanted to get an FAA UAV license to pilot those things for commercial or freelance use. I’m just not exactly sure how high the demand is for a man of such skills. It does seem like it would be an entertaining endeavor. , you can't have too much knowledge...never know what might pop up to be to your advantage. A job that you never thought of and wow, you have the necessary training. I agree. The direction the world is headed caused me to choose my degree plan the way I did and is also leading me to thrive to do all the things like this that I can.  Going to look into this further. Sorry I’ve no information on the cameras of these machines at the moment though. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 14, 2021 18:35:32 GMT -5
 Drones inspect Flare Stacks and other types of Euipment unsuitable or dangerous to inspect in the Oil Industry. Go to Schoo!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 14, 2021 20:27:00 GMT -5
I received an email from my school yesterday wanting to know if perhaps I wanted to get an FAA UAV license to pilot those things for commercial or freelance use. I’m just not exactly sure how high the demand is for a man of such skills. It does seem like it would be an entertaining endeavor. I think that the opportunities will only increase for professional drone pilots. Especially after the Chinese take over. I vote "Do It" 😎 |
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Going to look into this further. Sorry I’ve no information on the cameras of these machines at the moment though. 
Drones inspect Flare Stacks and other types of Euipment unsuitable or dangerous to inspect in the Oil Industry. Go to Schoo!